About me

 

 

I'm Mehrdad Paknezhad, the Founder and Head Coach of MPSA (Mehrdad Paknezhad Swim Academy).

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As a multilingual (English, French, and Farsi) Certified Swim Coach, National Lifeguard, Professional Swimmer, and Triathlete, I am dedicated to helping swimmers of all ages and skill levels achieve their goals with confidence and safety.

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My passion for swimming began after five years of competitive bodybuilding in Isfahan, Iran. Since then, I have competed in provincial swimming championships and triathlons while coaching children, adults, beginners, competitive swimmers, and triathletes since 2018.

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From 2022 to 2025, I served as a Swim Instructor and Supervisor at YMCA Westmount, where I developed extensive experience teaching swimmers of all abilities and promoting the highest standards of water safety, technique, and performance.

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My coaching philosophy is simple:

Every swimmer is unique. By understanding each student's goals, confidence level, and learning style, I create personalized lessons that maximize progress while making swimming enjoyable and rewarding.

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Our Swimming Programs

Whether you're learning to swim for the first time or preparing for your next competition, MPSA offers personalized coaching for every level.

 

🏊 Swimming Lessons

• Beginners to advanced swimmers

• Infants, children, teenagers, and adults

• Private, semi-private (2 swimmers), and small group lessons (3–5 swimmers)

 

🌊 Learn All Four Competitive Strokes

• Freestyle (Front Crawl)

• Backstroke

• Breaststroke

• Butterfly

 

💧 Water Safety & Confidence

• Overcome fear of deep water

• Floating and breathing techniques

• Water confidence and safety skills

• Stroke development and efficiency

 

🚴 Triathlon Coaching

• Swim technique improvement

• Open-water preparation

• Personalized, Swim-Bike-Run training plans

• Endurance and race preparation

 

🏅 Professional Certifications

Preparation for Canadian:

• National Lifeguard (NL)

• Swim Instructor Certification

• Canadian National Coach Ceritification

 

Why Choose MPSA?

✔ Certified Swim Coaches
✔ Personalized one-on-one coaching
✔ Multi-lingual instruction (Farsi, English & French)
✔ Programs for kids, adults, and triathletes
✔ Safe, supportive, and motivating learning environment
✔ Lessons tailored to your goals and learning pace

 

Academy Policies:

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Cancellation Policy:

Lessons cancelled less than 24 hours before the scheduled time will be charged in full.

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Lesson Packages

Clients with 5-session or 10-session packages are permitted to pause their lessons for a maximum of two sessions.

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Ready to Start?

Whether you want your child to become confident in the water, you're learning to swim as an adult, refining your technique, or preparing for your next triathlon, MPSA is here to help you achieve your goals.

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Book your first lesson today and discover the confidence, safety, and lifelong benefits of swimming! 🌊🏊‍♂️